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Recently I’ve been on a blush kick, so when I saw this matte “Pink Passion” ELF blush at my local Target for only $3, I decided to pick it up.

I like ELF packaging generally, and this blush is no exception. It comes in a sturdy, functional black compact that looks more expensive than it actually is.

The blush is very smooth, and fairly pigmented, but it seems a little bit chalky to me. I’ve swatched it next to Tarte Adored, which isn’t chalky at all. You can see that the ELF shade is pink with a white base, while the Tarte shade is pink without the white base. This is why the ELF shade appears chalky.

ELF Pink Passion; Tarte Adored

When I applied ELF Pink Passion to my face, it looks okay – it’s a little bit too cool for me, but it works well enough. I can’t see myself reaching for it often. I think it would be a good choice for those with cool undertones and very fair skin, but everyone else should skip this shade.